Job Vacancies

About the role

The School of Archaeology (SoA) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Degree Courses Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping our postgraduate and undergraduate programmes.

Reporting directly to the Head of Administration and Finance (HAF), you will take the lead in managing our postgraduate taught (PGT) courses, overseeing a broad range of activities that support both postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes. Your expertise will drive the administration of PGT courses across the School, while also providing strategic guidance to the Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies.

You’ll play a key role in postgraduate Exam Boards, oversee graduate funding applications, and ensure smooth course administration.

Beyond academic programmes, you’ll serve as the Disability Coordinator, championing inclusive policies and continuously refining processes to enhance efficiency. As a key member of the Professional Services team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and contribute to various committees to support the School’s mission.

About You

We’re looking for an innovative and solutions-driven professional with:

-          A degree or equivalent professional experience

-          Strong intellectual and analytical skills to tackle complex challenges

-          A track record of data-driven decision-making

-          Significant administrative experience, preferably in higher education

-          Exceptional communication, organisation, and attention to detail

-          A collaborative, proactive, and flexible approach to work

This is a permanent, full-time position, offering an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the degree courses in Archaeology.

Application process

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the HR Team on hr@arch.ox.ac.uk

Applications must be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 8 April 2025.

We expect to hold interviews at the end of April.

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About the role

The School of Archaeology is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for supporting the project New Bantu Mosaics, selected by the European Research Council (ERC) but funded by UKRI. The project brings together researchers in the UK and Africa and will provide new perspectives on Bantu expansions and developments in southern Africa. The role is part-time at 0.2 FTE (1 day per week) and fixed-term until 31 August 2029.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) for the project, Professor Shadreck Chirikure, the postholder will organise project meetings, fieldwork and equipment purchases; run reports as required by the PI and project team; assist in drafting written reports; and provide general administrative support for the PI.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; have the ability to draft correspondence and assist in the production of well-presented reports; have excellent computer skills and a high standard of numeracy; and the ability to work as part of a team while managing and prioritizing a busy and varied workload.

You will have experience of working on confidential material and be able to exercise tact and discretion in correspondence and interactions with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Application process

Informal enquiries may be addressed to hr@arch.ox.ac.uk

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 7 April 2025. Only applications submitted through the University of Oxford e-recruitment system and received before the closing date can be considered. We expect to hold interviews in the second half of April.

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